Where can I watch Carousel (1956)?

In US, Carousel is available to stream on fuboTV and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Carousel worth watching?

Carousel holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Carousel?

Carousel stars Gordon MacRae, Shirley Jones, Cameron Mitchell, Barbara Ruick and Claramae Turner.

When was Carousel released?

Carousel was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.

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Carousel (1956): cast, story & where to watch

1956 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1956, Carousel is a romance and music film directed by Henry King, running about 128 minutes. “More than your eyes have ever seen!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Billy Bigelow has been dead for 15 years. Now outside the pearly gates, he long ago waived his right to go back to Earth for a day. He has heard that there is a problem with his family: namely with his wife Julie Bigelow, née Jordan, and his child he hasn't met. He would now like to head back to Earth to assist in rectifying the problem; but before he may go, he has to get permission from the gatekeeper by telling him his story. Adapted from the Rodgers and Hammerstein hit Broadway musical.

Who’s in it. Carousel stars Gordon MacRae as Billy Bigelow, Shirley Jones as Julie Jordan, Cameron Mitchell as Jigger Craigin and Barbara Ruick as Carrie Pipperidge, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Carousel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carousel page.

If you liked it. Fans of Carousel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Carousel (1956)?: In US, Carousel is available to stream on fuboTV and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Carousel worth watching?: Carousel holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Carousel?: Carousel stars Gordon MacRae, Shirley Jones, Cameron Mitchell, Barbara Ruick and Claramae Turner.
When was Carousel released?: Carousel was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.